Selby Lakeside Cottage

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Parking available
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer

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Swansea, NSW

Lake Macquarie
‪1 min walk‬
Blacksmiths Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Belmont Golf Course
‪7 min drive‬
Newcastle, NSW (BEO-Belmont)
‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This 2 bedroom cottage is a true holiday house. With beautiful views of the lake and beaches which allow the family pet within a five minute drive, water activities for all are a must.

The property has a brand new luxury bathroom with free standing bath and rain maker shower as well as a refurbished kitchen with microwave and full sized stove offering very comfortable facilities. There is a garage and plenty of room to park your boat. Pets are catered for with a large fully fenced grassed backyard.

The property has two bedrooms and can accomodate up to 4 persons comfortably.

Relax on the front verandah watching the ever changing sunsets whilst enjoying local seafood available 100 metres away.

The gas log fire is a must for those chilly winter nights. Selby Lakeside is a value for money lakeside retreat with guests returning time and time again.

Property manager

Donna Armstrong

Premier Host

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-11651, 2281

About the area

Newcastle

Located in Swansea, a neighbourhood in Newcastle, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Charlestown Square and Westfield Kotara are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Macquarie and Byrnes Reserve. Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground are also worth visiting. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Swansea, NSW

What's nearby

Lake Macquarie - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Blacksmiths Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Belmont Golf Course - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
John Hunter Hospital - 22 min drive - 22.6 km
Newcastle Beach - 38 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

Kotara Station - 24 min drive
Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪Big Mamma's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪The Orana Hotel - ‬3 min drive
‪Domino's Pizza - ‬13 min walk
‪Mai Thai Restaurant NSW - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Selby Lakeside Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Selby Lakeside Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Selby Lakeside Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Selby Lakeside Cottage located?

Located in Swansea, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Macquarie and Byrnes Reserve. Blacksmiths Beach and Moon Island Nature Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

2 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful as always

Always a lovely stay , clean, convenient and fenced.Love to sit on verandah and watch the water.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor J.

20 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Selby lakeside cottage

Beautiful view peaceful Bed really comfortable close to everything

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul V.

20 Jan 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Cute, tidy little cottage with frontage to the lake. Lovely to sit on the front verandah and watch the sunset. Close to shops, boat ramp, and short drive to some great swimming locations. Yard is fenced, but has 'pool fencing' along side of house to garage so would not be suitable for our tiny dog who would slip through the gaps. The house has 2 bedrooms. The children's room has a single bed and a trundle bed. Upon stripping the kid's bed of the sheets I discovered that both the matresses had large stains. I also removed the bedding from the queen bed discovering that the quilt inside the quilt cover was mouldy and stained. The shower had some mould, and some soap scum was visible on the glass. Kitchen switches on the power point are cracked and need replacing. Laundry is located at the back of the garage and the footpath to reach it is very uneven. Also lawn could do with a mow.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

14 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My decompress in life.

We love this property and come back over and over.Always magic summer or winter completely fenced yard NO dramas ever.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bridget W.

6 Jan 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swansea chillax

Selby cottage is a quaint cottage opposite Lake Macquarie with water views. Great view of the New Years Eve fire works. Relaxing destination and close to local shops. Good size yard for our fur baby. Donna was easy to comminicate with Great stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meryl W.

31 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful relaxing stay

Such a lovely clean comfortable cottage . Great location . We enjoyed walks with our dog along the lake each day . Thank you

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richelle S.

9 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location.

The home was well equipped with full kitchen. Great to sit out on the front verandah and watch the sunset. Home was tastefully decorated and felt comfortable and relaxing. The Lake Macquarie area was absolutely beautiful. I would highly recommend staying at this property. Thank you Donna for a great holiday

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nella H.

4 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Location was perfect, enjoyed some beautiful sunsets House is clean, highly recommend. Donna was a pleasure to deal with. Only downside was backyard lawn needed a mow and bindi"s were a problem, grandson visited and could not go on lawn due to the bindi's. (Small child). Still did not spoil my stay !!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boyd M.

9 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

modern old holiday home

great, dog friendly old style holiday home that has been modernised

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

1 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful sanctuary

Our stay was perfect. Beautifully presented cottage across the road from lovely parklands and lake. Donna, our host, was very thoughtful, providing everything we needed. Much appreciated, Catherine & Darrel Cummings

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Always an amazing stay... Love this cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

10 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love stayng here

Cozy and warm in the cold weather and fabulous in the warm weather. Fresh seafood just across the road and a wonderful stocked kitchen with anything you need to cook up a feast. Our dog loves free run i n the fenced backyard.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

28 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Teresa

We loved it! Gorgeous little cottage for a quiet and relaxing family getaway. Just across the road from the lake offering beautiful views and amazing sunsets. An easy 1km stroll to local shops and short drive to local beaches. An abundance of off street parking and very dog friendly. Everything you could need is supplied. Very clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

25 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Fantastic getaway for us to recharge & relax. Our four legged kids loved it & a perfect secure back yard for them to play in. Thank you Donna for sharing your rental home x

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne N.

16 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Selby Lakeside Cottage was a cute, clean family mini get away home with an awesome sunset view that was exactly what it claimed to be at a great price. The location was amazing! Quiet and central to everything we wanted to visit like walking trails and beautiful beaches. The host Donna was easy to contact and when we had a small issue with the TV remote she fixed it within the hour.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay P.

4 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely little cottage, with our 2 dogs. Very clean and comfortable, in a very nice quiet location overlooking the lake. Great secure yard. Bonus - Fresh prawns across the road at the co-op. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

24 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

Well appointed, tidy property in a great, quiet location. And our dog loved it too!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

Beautiful holiday home. Nice and clean newly renovated. Lots of natural light and house layout flows really well. Convenient to shops and everything you need for a relaxing break. Very easy for an elderly person to have a holiday there. The seafood shop right across the road was a bonus. Owner Donna was so helpful with any questions or concerns. Will definitely be back.

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynette M., Shellharbour

5 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

We arrived with our toy pomeranian,everything was as Donna said it was.Commuication great. Home lovely and clean,everything you need was there.lovely white Sheridan bath linen.Even a family of 4 frogmouth owls good fishing.Thank you Donna and David,for a neat clean tidy home,we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

1 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anthony

Great place to stay after working away in the area. Clean, tidy and comfortable

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Najat T.

17 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for our fur babies

It was perfect for our dogs

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Leanne M.

6 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

R & R

Great location and property.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and comfortable

It is in a peaceful location overlooking the water, the house was very clean and amenities very good ,strongly recommend and hopefully will be back peter

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

10 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Perfect house , yard and position for a few days away with our puppies. Had everything one could possibly need. Clean , spacious and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele T., Sydney

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Beautiful getaway for my husband, myself and our 2 dogs. Loved sitting on front deck to watch the water and sea birds Dogs enjoyed having a park across the road and loved walking around Swansea

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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Hosted by Donna Armstrong

Premier Host

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

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